Accountant — Samson and Holmes Finance Corporation, Saratoga Springs, NY — 2/2008 — 8/2013 • Performed duties such as account processing, budgeting, and payroll on a daily basis • Discovered billing mistakes that caused the company $ 500,000 in double charges, and took appropriate action to successfully recover the
full amount • Handled fixed assets, loan accounting, budget reviews and forecasts, and financial reports • Provided quarterly budget goals for both the overall company and individual departments within the company •
Maintained the general ledger, compiled internal auditing reports, and recommended financial strategies to increase
profits and reduce spending • Monitored industry trends, the economy, and other financial factors to determine risks and areas of
profit opportunity